Advocacy & Education
Join us and help create the world our girls deserve.
Driving policies and practices that open doors to girls and ensure equality.
We work to expand opportunities and remove barriers so that all girls can thrive. We engage girls in identifying the challenges they face and work with them to address these issues. By teaching girls that their voice and experience matter, we help ensure that every girl has what she needs to succeed.
1 in 4 girls experiences sexual abuse or assault by age 17
Creating Supportive Spaces for Girls
Girls Inc. takes a holistic approach to combat bullying, harassment, and sexual violence. We provide age-appropriate programming that equips girls with the tools to build healthy relationships, manage conflict, and seek help when needed.
1 in 6 girls won’t finish high school.
Promote Educational Opportunities & Economic Independence
Too many girls are not receiving the educational opportunities and support they need to achieve their dreams. Women earn only 31% of all post-secondary STEM degrees awarded in the United States despite the fact that girls who are exposed to STEM programming at a young age express interest in these subjects. In addition, punitive and exclusionary school discipline practices often push girls out of the classroom instead of providing them with the support they need to be successful in school. Girls Inc. fights to improve access to quality educational experiences for underserved girls, for whom such opportunities are critical in overcoming income inequality and other challenges to reaching their potential.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10-24.
Support Girls’ Mental Health
Girls Inc. addresses the physical and mental health needs of the girls we serve through intentional programming and trusted mentoring relations. We create environments where the girls feel heard, supported, and encouraged. We are committed to helping girls build the confidence, coping skills, and emotional strength they need to navigate life’s challenges.
Over 1 in 20 teen girls becomes pregnant each year.
Support Informed Health Decisions
Girls Inc. equips girls with age-appropriate, accurate information about their health and wellness so they can make informed decisions and care for themselves with confidence. Our programs create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where girls can ask questions, explore healthy relationships, and build the knowledge they need to navigate adolescence and adulthood. By focusing on education, trust, and access to resources, we help girls develop lifelong habits that promote well-being and self-respect.
78% of high school girls report being unhappy with their bodies.
Address the Prevalence of
Stereotypes in Media
From magazines to marketing campaigns, media and retail industries bombard girls with negative stereotypes and limiting images. These messages teach girls that their worth is tied to their appearance and shape their ideas about gender roles, sexual behavior, substance use, and violence. Girls Inc. supports initiatives to improve girls’ media literacy skills and promotes media use of healthy and diverse body images, positive and active female role models, and equal and healthy relationships.
Expanding to reach more girls!
Advocate for Strong and Growing Girls Inc. Local Organizations
At Girls Inc., we are committed to ensuring more girls have access to enriching and empowering after-school and summer experiences. There are numerous benefits to out-of-school programming, including improved school attendance, academic performance, life skills development, avoidance of risky behaviors, and decision-making skills.
